Structural barriers to AI adoption for banks’ compliance ops
Apac financial institutions are still reliant of manual processes for compliance operations, a study finds.
SFC fines and reprimands Saxo Capital Markets
The Hong Kong firm has been fined HK$4m for regulatory breaches over distribution of virtual asset-related products.
Bank of International Settlements warns of US equity and gold bubble
The warning comes after central banks expressed similar concerns in recent months.
SFC streamlines measures for UCITS
The SFC’s approval is not needed for material changes in investment objectives, policies and restrictions which comply with home jurisdiction requirements.
MAS selects six new asset managers for equity market development programme
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) also has plans for a dual-listing bridge with the Nasdaq exchange.
Hong Kong’s SFC opens REIT channel
The initiative is designed to help the growth of the REIT market in the territory.
MAS to place $856m with asset managers to boost local stock market
JP Morgan Asset Management, Fullerton Fund Management and Avanda Investment Management are the first selected by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
State Street sees potential tailwinds for long-dated US treasuries
Potential regulatory reforms on the horizon could be a tailwind for US treasuries, according to State Street strategists.
Alpha FMC: Regulation, AI and private markets to shape asset & wealth management growth
With AI adoption and expansion into private markets shaping the industry, companies embracing transformation will be best positioned for the future.
Singapore’s financial sector prepares for more enforcement action in 2025
Singapore braces for tightened compliance measures with a 22% increase in fines issued in 2024 from 2023, according to an industry report.
Taiwan opens startup platform to retail investors
Previously the TWSE’s innovation board was restricted to qualified investors.
SFC appoints new chairman
The current chairman of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council will succeed Tim Lui.
Hong Kong’s leaders appeal for investors
Hong Kong’s chief executive and treasury secretary stress Hong Kong’s ‘connectivity’.
SGX RegCo consults on sustainability reports
The proposals will address how the reports should incorporate International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
Federated Hermes EOS warns about AI risks
Companies implementing AI need to take steps to reduce the regulatory and business risks it poses, expert warns.
HSBC: Wealth Management Connect expansion drives investment
Around two-thirds of respondents to HSBC’s survey said they plan to boost investment via WMC on the back of today’s enhancements.
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